Richard Chan
It is really that simple.
If you don’t want your puppy to do something, don’t allow it. It is really that simple. Be very vigilant in keeping your puppy on the...
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Richard Chan
- Dec 15, 2018
- 2 min
Crate is not just for when you are gone
Crate is a great training tool that is very underrated. It also has a very negative association because people humanize their dogs (e.g....
Richard Chan
- Dec 13, 2018
- 4 min
Don’t take the dog home!
All the dog needs is NOT only love! When we become very emotional in trying to save a dog, we can often forget whether we can actually...
Richard Chan
- Nov 2, 2018
- 1 min
My dog's best friend is me
"My dog needs a best friend. That is why I take him to the dog park." Your dog's best friend should be YOU; it should not be your...
Richard Chan
- Oct 11, 2018
- 1 min
I can’t crate my dog for 8 hours!
Q: l can’t leave my dog in the crate for 8 hours! A: If you feel bad about leaving your dog in a crate for 8 hours, l like you to think...
Richard Chan
- Sep 26, 2018
- 2 min
The most important thing about aggression rehab.
I have seen lots of dogs that have been trained by "aggressive dogs experts" who look really scared of making any mistake. When I look at...
Richard Chan
- Sep 4, 2018
- 1 min
It is really simple.
Think like a dog mother, not a fur mom. Be extremely black and white, do not give your dog million shades of greys with excessive...
Richard Chan
- Aug 22, 2018
- 1 min
You are a mirror
You are like a mirror to your dog. If you cannot stand being away from your dog for a second, your dog will likely also feel the same...
Richard Chan
- Jul 25, 2018
- 4 min
The power of “no” and the power to protect
Harley just went back to Whistler BC after finishing his boarding here. We just finished a lesson with his lovely owners, who came here...
Richard Chan
- Jun 22, 2018
- 2 min
Why are you afraid to say no?
I have seen so many owners who were afraid to correct their dogs. Many of them have been to other training classes and they were told...
Richard Chan
- Jun 14, 2018
- 1 min
Quality time
Q: l spend awesome quality time with my dog when we snuggle on the sofa watching tv together. Other than that, what else do you recommend...
Richard Chan
- Oct 21, 2017
- 3 min
Be the dog mother on Frankie’s first day.
Many puppies are overwhelmed by the amount of attention they receive once they arrive in their new homes. When they are with their...
Richard Chan
- Oct 19, 2017
- 3 min
My puppy is out of control!
Puppy owners often told me they could not get their puppies to calm down until they have given the puppies lots of exercise. This is a...
Richard Chan
- Sep 25, 2017
- 5 min
Helpless, hopeless, and powerless!!!
"My dog just attacked someone for no reason. He has always been a sweetheart and we have socialized him extensively with people and dogs....
Richard Chan
- Aug 30, 2017
- 4 min
You have a choice.
"My dog won't stop whining in the crate, jumping up on guests, nipping our hands when we try to pet her, and she chews all our leashes...
Richard Chan
- Aug 18, 2017
- 2 min
Do you want to work in an organized office or a messy garage?
Many people feel bad about implementing structure for their dogs. But structure is not a bad thing. It is good for your dogs. Dogs...
Richard Chan
- Aug 9, 2017
- 2 min
Do you want a gold digger?
Dogs should not only work for you or listen to you when you give him food. It does not matter whether the dog was bred for whatever...
Richard Chan
- Aug 2, 2017
- 3 min
Does your dog respect your "no"?
We condition a dog to know what "yes' means by pairing it with rewards. We will praise the dog, give the dog food/treat/physical touch...
Richard Chan
- Jun 24, 2017
- 4 min
Don't just feed your kid candies
Before Buzo goes home, we are doing a lot of proofing of his behaviour in the house especially around the kitchen and dinning area to...
Richard Chan
- Jun 16, 2017
- 3 min
Will you give my dog lots of love?
How do we help a dog to stop reacting out of fear? We don't do that by giving the dog lots of affection. We don't get there by letting...